Celebratory Lunar New Year event takes place in West Bridgford on Saturday February 10
Last updated: 12/1/2024
Friends and families are invited to a free Lunar New Year Celebratory event on Saturday February 10 from 1pm until 6pm in West Bridgford for a fun day out with games, activities and entertainment for all.
The celebratory event is supported by Shared Prosperity Funding from the UK Government and will take place at Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, West Park on Loughborough Road, NG2 7JE.
Visitors can take part in fun workshops based on Lunar New Year traditions including ink painting, calligraphy writing, red banner making, flower paper crafting, board game Mahjong and more!
For those wanting to try a martial art there will be 30-minute gentle Tai Chi sessions taking place throughout the day.
There will also be exciting entertainment during the event including stilt walkers, bubble artists, a K-pop DJ and finale LED dancers.
Asian inspired food and drink stalls in an outdoor area will also be available throughout the day.
Event goers will be asked to sign-in on entrance for all activities as there will be limited capacity within the venue.
Rushcliffe Borough Council is delivering the event in partnership with Groundwork Five Counties, Hong Kong Notts and Hong Kongers in Britain.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan said: “We’re excited for our Lunar New Year celebrating the Year of the Dragon, welcome to all!
“It will be a fantastic fun day out and you can enjoy an array of free activities from traditional ink painting and flower paper crafting to practising your martial art skills with Tai Chi sessions!
“A huge thank you to our partners for supporting this event and delivering the variety of workshops for families and friends to enjoy.
“This event is not one to miss so make sure you come to Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion in West Bridgford on Saturday February 10 and join us for the special event!”
Groundwork Five Counties Head of Impact and Communities Penny Halewood added “We have enjoyed collaborating on the planning of this exciting event as part of our work to help integrate all communities.
“We look forward to celebrating the Lunar New Year with everyone”.